Phoenix Duchess - C13

Originally, she did not expect them to join her post either. After all, these two people were very dull, and they rarely came to such occasions in the past, so she only cared about her reputation. She could not just forget about them because they did not come, but who would have known that both of them would come at the same time, leaving Luo Ying at a loss for words.

At this time, Pu Jing had already been led in by someone. He was dressed in white and was as warm as jade. At this moment, Dong Ling Wan was facing away from him, and Pu Jing had obviously recognized the back of this person. The atmosphere in the garden was quite mysterious.

“Greetings to the young duke.”

“Second Miss Dong. I am here.”

At this moment, most of them were standing to the side, watching the show with the attitude of “This matter has nothing to do with you, it’s up to you”. However, when everyone was at a loss for words, the two of them simultaneously bowed to each other. They did not have the expected venomous hatred or coldness, but only smiled at each other as though they were meeting for the first time.

When no one expected Xiao Xun to appear, he always accompanied Xiao Qian and the other two to bow to the four Xiao family members. Xiao Qian stood in the middle and looked at Dong Ling Wan with interest. Dong Ling Wan was about to bow, but Xiao Qian’s pleasant voice rang out, “No need to hold back!”

Xiao Xun was fiddling with his fan as he replied, “Why are both of you here? “Young Master, it’s been a long time since we’ve had a drink together. We’ll find a place to stay another day and stay here until we’re drunk.”

“As you wish, Crown Prince.”

Right now, she was standing here by herself and felt a little awkward. She wanted to talk to Song Jingyu about Song Jingyi, but unexpectedly, Xiao Qian walked over to her with a fan in his hand, “I’ve heard that Second Miss is very good at reading words. I read the first poem yesterday and found it difficult to understand it, so I wanted to ask Second Miss for advice. Would Second Miss appreciate it?”

Since Xiao Qian had started to speak, he had attracted the attention of the people around him. Even if he was alone, he should have been able to tell that the situation had become more complicated and thus, he started to mutter to himself.

Dong Ling Wan looked at him, puzzled. Was he trying to see through her situation and helping her? Eastern Ling Wan didn’t believe that he had such a good heart.

He nodded slightly and smiled, “I should ask for Your Highness’ guidance, Ling Wan.”

Xiao Qian extended his hand and gestured for Dong Ling Wan to follow him. The two of them came to a quiet place where there was no one around and they were connected to the outside so that people could see what they were doing.

This was a corner of the courtyard, surrounded by tall green trees and a chess set on the table. Xiao Qian sat down and signaled to Eastern Ling Wan with his eyes. Eastern Ling Wan had no choice but to sit with him. Xiao Qian put down a black piece of paper and didn’t look at her. “I don’t know what kind of book does Second Miss study?

Dong Ling Wan took out a white piece from her chess container and placed it on the table. She was wondering what this person wanted to do. He was acting really weird today. The weather was a bit stuffy, so Dong Ling Wan started perspiring. She used a handkerchief to wipe off the sweat on her forehead and replied, “I’m only reading some random books, so I can’t enter the great hall.”

“If the ‘Historical Records’ were considered to be miscellaneous books, I’m afraid that there wouldn’t be any proper books to read in this world.” Xiao Qian noticed her subtle movements. He stretched out his hand to slap her, and a gentle breeze blew out from the fan. Half of the wind from the fan blew towards Eastern Lingwan. She lowered her eyes, thinking that it was just a light breeze.

“Your Highness already knows, so why ask about it?” Dong Ling Wan lowered her eyes, poured a cup of tea for Xiao Qian, and calmly looked him in the eye.

Xiao Qian laughed dryly as he accepted the cup of tea, but didn’t drink it. “I originally thought that based on your character, you’d want to say something else.”

Dong Ling Wan didn’t want to know what he meant by “side by side”. She just sat there quietly, and Xiao Qian didn’t say anything else.

“Seems like a couple.” Xiao Wu smiled and said to Patrol Leader Xiao who was beside him.

“A person?” Xiao Xun’s eyes turned cold. He didn’t even notice this change, “Perhaps so! “I have a friend. I’ll be going first.”

Xiao Wen looked at Xiao Xun’s back, then looked at Xiao Qian, and finally fixed his gaze on Eastern Ling Wan. With a playful smile, he asked, “What kind of woman are you two so different?”

The cool breeze from her fan drifted over, and Dong Ling Wan gradually calmed down. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Xiao Qian’s voice from the other side. With a cold tone, she said, “Sit!”

Dong Ling Wan bit her lips. His commanding tone made her a little angry as she bowed and greeted him, “Ling Wan has been out for a long time. I really don’t dare to disturb your highness again!”

“I won’t disturb you.” Xiao Qian lowered his eyes. “Sit!”

However, Xiao Qian didn’t seem to have noticed the change in her mood. His tone was always so calm that it made people feel that the person in front of them wasn’t real: “Second Miss doesn’t look too good, but have you been feeling unsteady lately?”

It’s all because of you!

With a smile that didn’t reveal the slightest flaw, he asked, “Your Highness, do you know medicine?”

“I don’t understand, but I understand the human heart. Second Miss has a knot in her heart.”

Eastern Ling Wan remained silent, allowing him to continue. She didn’t know why he was so angry, but she wasn’t willing to let him lead her by the nose. It didn’t matter if he was overbearing or gentle. She would never say another word.

Xiao Qian looked to the east and saw that Ling Wan was unmoved. He couldn’t help but smile and say, “You are indeed someone Pu Jing likes. Second Miss is definitely not an ordinary woman.”

Dong Ling Wan’s hand paused for a moment, before calming her breathing. “What’s the point of Your Highness mentioning it in the past?”

Xiao Qian put away his fan and said with a serious expression, “If the previous matter was of no use, why are you still reading the ‘Historical Records’?”

“Your Highness is right, I, Ling Wan, have received my teachings.”

His pair of peach blossom eyes were still as clear as water. However, at this moment, a cold light shone out, bringing with it an invisible pressure that made people not dare to look directly at them.

“What have you been taught?” Xiao Qian didn’t go back on his words and pressed on.

Dong Ling Wan felt her entire body tremble, and took a few breaths in succession. Dong Ling Wan didn’t want to stay any longer, so she tried to leave as soon as she got up, but Xiao Qian was even faster than her. With the hand holding the fan moving forward, Dong Ling Wan was forced to take a few steps back.

Dong Ling Wan raised her head and looked at him, but was unable to utter a single word. Xiao Qian was not angry at her impolite actions, and only spoke after a long while: “Pu Zhi has a gentle personality and values friendship. However, you, Dong Ling Wan, with your demure appearance, are extremely stubborn in your heart. You are unwilling to be mediocre, yet are unwilling to reveal your true abilities, and are extremely fortunate to not be able to find out.

However, you’re different from him. You’re soft on the outside but tough on the inside. This is the main reason why the matriarch doesn’t like you.

Xiao Qian drew closer and closer. Dong Ling Wan then stepped back step by step, the verdant forest covered their figures. Dong Ling Wan’s pupils contracted. This person had actually seen through her heart! She ignored etiquette and pushed him aside as she strode forward. After a few steps, she suddenly stopped and without turning her head back, she stabilized her breathing: “Have you and I ever seen each other before?”

After a while, a hoarse voice came from behind him, “Yes.”

Dong Ling Wan was startled. “When?”

Is it Flower God’s Day? Eastern Ling Wan’s back was facing him, so she didn’t see his expression.

“Eastern Ling Wan, I’m waiting for you to remember it yourself.”